Free Platypus Flip Tops, Like Push/Pull StyleMany screw on plastic type tops fit the platypus water containers. The flip tops in the picture below are from a 25oz. bottle of Dawn dishwashing soap and fit perfect (tight and leak free). It is a...

Outdoor Research Ion Pullover $39.95http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/206,44663_.html
$49.95 in the cart, if you spend $100 or more you can get 20% off entire order, bringing the price down to $39.99. Just sign up for the deal fl...

Can-Top Alcohol Stove with StandI found an aluminum can-top from an air freshener aerosol can (like a can of spray paint) and thought how it might make a good alternative to soda can designs for an alcohol stove. The results are ...

Re: Re: Snow Peak 700 Mug 35% Lighter @ 2.81 oz.Hi Eric, I've added the individual item weights near the end of the original post.
As for grinding with a stone, I tried that first and didn't like it. The reason is that a spot welds weakest po...

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Titanium Goat Adjustable CF Trekking PolesJust received these poles so this is a pre-trip review.
Superb craftsmanship, super light and exactly what I would have made if I could do it myself.
The adjustable mechanism is easy to use and ...

Mountain Laurel Designs Zip PackThe perfect balance between light weight and durability with features like side pockets, padded shoulder straps and dyneema spectra grid fabric, all for under 10 oz.
I have a second generation one,...

Patagonia Men's Wool 2 Crew long sleeveI love this shirt more than any other I own. The only problem is the durability. I'm on my second one and have had numorous holes 1/8" to 1/4" in diameter pop up all over on both. Also, ...

Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Emergency BivvyRating 4/5 because the construction was under par. They use tape to form the bivy shape from a single piece of material. The tape job was sloppy with some holes in the bottom. Other than that a great ...

Gossamer GearThumbs up to GG. They don't make a lot of items, rather a few quality niche packs and other gear. I really like their sourcing of other industry items and presenting them for backpacking, such as the ...

Gossamer Gear G6 WhisperInitial Review Oct 2006: Out of the box I love it, light as a feather, VERY well made and sized perfect for my intended use. I really like the shape, it's like a slim aerodynamic sled. GG's products a...

Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stoveJust got mine in the mail and tinkered with it a bit. Like the previous reviewer, the rivet looks very suspect. I will write more after some use.
Drilled the rivet out to remove the pan. The pan we...